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R485 JDL

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,968 mi
Last recorded97,968 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 JDL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,968 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 92,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 92,876 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 87,982 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2011 83,569 miles

rear brakes squeeking

Fail 2 Dec 2011 83,569 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

rear brakes squeeking

Pass 8 Dec 2010 80,085 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 77,432 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 70,086 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 70,086 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 69,126 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 69,126 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,529 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 63,867 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Rover 214?

Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
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R485 JDL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 214 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R485 JDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 214 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R485 JDL registered?

R485 JDL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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